Forms of Energy MELTS

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What is the definition of electrical energy?

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Electrical energy is the energy caused by the movement of electrons through a conductor.

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What are the two forms of energy produced by a lamp using electrical energy?

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Thermal energy and light energy.

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Give an example of a device that uses electrical energy.

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A Chromebook computer.

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What type of energy is associated with sound?

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Sound energy is the form of energy that allows us to hear.

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What form of energy caused the ice to melt in the glass of water?

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Thermal energy.

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the energy that comes from the temperature of matter; it is the total kinetic energy of particles in a substance.

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How does electrical energy convert to thermal energy in a toaster?

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In a toaster, electrical energy is converted to thermal energy through resistance heating, which toasts the bread.

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What is light energy?

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Light energy is a form of electromagnetic radiation that is visible to the human eye.

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What is the relationship between electrical energy and light energy in a light bulb?

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In a light bulb, electrical energy is converted into light energy and thermal energy.

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What is an example of sound energy in everyday life?

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The sound produced by a musical instrument.

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